Mom Shares Her 'Unpopular Opinion' About Playground Parents. An Expert Says She's Not Wrong

At playgrounds, there are usually two kinds of parents: the ones diving into the sandbox, hanging from the monkeys bars, leading every game — and those stationed on benches, preferably in the shade. Los Angeles mom Beth Crosby proudly belongs to the latter camp. For Crosby, mother of 9-year-old Grace, the park functions like a playdate: The kids entertain themselves while an adult keeps a watchful eye. “It’s her chance to make friends and burn off energy,” Crosby tells TODAY.com. “And it’s a break for me, even if I’m just...